A note from Wayne
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Do not use force. Use example.
Do not use force. Use example.
Force comes in many flavours: manipulation, logic, deceit, posturing, flattery, and of course, brute force. It is captured in the moronic expression, “Don’t do what I do, do what I say.” The short cut of this one is simply, “Do what I say!”
This is a line familiar to many teenagers. [...]
Slowing Down - Sometimes, you’ve just gotta stop the traffic
Port Elgin is a “beach town” in Ontario, on Lake Huron, and is a zoo, traffic wise, during the summer. My office was across the four lanes of the main drag from my favourite restaurant. Many times I’ve waited for the traffic to clear so I could dodge through the breaks in traffic and get [...]
Gratitude Trumps Thanks
Gratitude Trumps Thanks
I recently had a long chat with my therapist and supervisor, Gloria Taylor. It was a kind of mixed bag conversation, some of which had to do with expressing gratitude. Darbella and I later discussed some of the conversation, and I thought back to my upbringing, and especially thought about [...]
Remember that your reality is just that - yours
I’m sad to announce that Darbella and I lost a dear friend a few days ago.
Joann Peterson was one of the key figures at The Haven. She’d had heart issues for decades, and was in for heart surgery last year in August, at the same time [...]
Zen Based, Present Living
